West Pullman street sweeping schedule 2026
West Pullman (community area 53) overlaps 13 sweeping sections in Wards 9, 21. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 9, Section 19 | May 21–22 Aug 10–11Done for 2026! |
| Ward 9, Section 20 | May 26–27 Aug 12–13 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 9, Section 21 | May 28–29 Aug 14–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 9, Section 22 | Jun 1–2 Aug 18–19 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 9, Section 23 | Jun 3–4 Aug 20–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 9, Section 24 | Jun 5–8 Aug 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 9, Section 25 | Jun 9–10 Aug 26–27 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 9, Section 26 | Jun 11–12 Aug 28–31 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 12–13 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 14–17 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 Jun 22–23 Aug 18–19 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jun 24–25 Aug 20–21 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 21, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jun 26–29 Aug 24–25 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
Which side goes first? The City sweeps one side of the street per day. On east-west streets the south side usually goes first; on north-south streets, the west side. The other side gets swept the next sweep day. Usually. The orange signs posted on your block are the final word.
Questions people actually ask
When is street sweeping in West Pullman?
West Pullman is split across 13 sweeping sections with different dates, Apr–Nov 2026. Enter your address on Don't Get Swept to see yours.
What time is street sweeping in Chicago?
Sweepers run on weekdays, generally 9am to 2pm, from April through November. Move your car before 9am on West Pullman's sweep day.
Which side of the street is swept first?
Usually the south side of east-west streets and the west side of north-south streets on the first day, then the opposite side on the next sweep day. Posted signs always win.
What's the ticket if I forget?
A street cleaning ticket is $60 (camera-issued ones in the Smart Streets zone are $50), and you can be towed. A free reminder is cheaper.